Equality in Engineering
Conference 2019
Bringing together leaders in Engineering and Technology to equip, inform and inspire you to make real impact within your organisation.
A day of workshops and panel discussions on diversity and inclusion, inclusive recruitment and design, engaging wider workforces, creating allies and much more. Plus the opportunity to connect and network with people across the sector.
Sessions, Speakers & Costs
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Agenda
Here from speakers including Jenna Randall, Tamsin Dobson, Jenny Young and many more.
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Workshops
Digital Detox: Learn how to disconnect to ensure focus and resilience in your work and performance.
Inclusive Recruitment: Securing the people we need at all levels for a competitive workforce.
Inclusive Design: Experience how some people experience the world and explore how design can be a force for change.
Panel Discussions
D&I Leadership Panel
State of the Union
Hear insights on embedding diversity and inclusion at leadership level, what current initiatives are working and where can we improve, the need for encouraging a more diverse workforce, what role engineering institutions play in the mix, what role can corporates play internally and with their supply chain . What is the current industry baseline?
Masculinity in Engineering
Engaging the majority of the profession is critical for ensuring genuine and lasting support for under-represented groups within engineering and technology. Helping men find their voice as part of the diversity conversation to become empathetic and active listeners. Hear the results from an industry wide survey carried out by EqualEngineers exploring the linkage between masculinity and attitudes to diversity and inclusion.
Neurodiversity & Hidden Identities
Role models sharing their personal stories
Hear from inspirational speakers sharing their personal stories about their hidden identities, what barriers they have faced personally and professionally, and how being open has benefitted them in the long-run.Â
Speakers
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Dr Mark McBride-Wright
Founder & Managing Director, EqualEngineers
Fiona Jackson
Founder, Fiona Jackson Consulting
Bertie van Wyk
Workplace Specialist,
Herman Miller
Dr Rebecca Varrall
Co-founder of Autism Unravelled
Louise Lawrence
Co-founder of Autism Unravelled
Scott Williams
Senior Geotechnical Engineer
Jenna Randall
Diversity Advisor
Dr Hayaatun Sillem
Chief Executive of the Royal Academy of Engineering
Professor Sara Rankin
Professor of Leukocyte and Stem Cell Biology
Tamsin Dobson
Senior Engineer, Babcock International
Martin Coyd OBE
Head of Health, Safety & Wellbeing at Mace Construction
Jenny Young
Head of Skills Strategy, Engineering Construction Industry Training Board
Laura Willis
Founder, Shine Offline
Kate Everitt
HSE Director
Details
Location
The Crystal, Royal Victoria Dock, One Siemens Brothers Way, Royal Docks, London, E16 1GB
Conference Fees
£275 (ex. VAT)Â
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